Surgical ICU RN: Advanced Critical Care & Patient Advocate

Defense Mechanics Inc; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical City Dallas is seeking a Surgical ICU Registered Nurse to join our skilled team. The RN coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with physicians and the care team, following established nursing models and standards.

Qualified candidates will hold a Registered Nurse Associate Degree and obtain ACLS and BLS within 30 days of start. The role emphasizes advocacy for patients and families and contributes to exceptional patient outcomes across the unit.

Qualifications

• Coordination and delivery of high-quality patient-centered care.
• Collaboration with medical providers and care team to meet standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s).
• Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures.
• Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about non-medicinal follow-up measures (diet, exercise, prevention, lifestyle changes).
• Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.
• Manages evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement to meet quality measures and enhance care.
• Coordinates, evaluates, customizes and delivers a holistic patient treatment plan in a multidisciplinary team.

Education

Registered Nurse Associate Degree

Job description

Medical City Dallas is seeking a Surgical ICU Registered Nurse to join our skilled team. The RN coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with physicians and the care team, following established nursing models and standards.

Qualified candidates will hold a Registered Nurse Associate Degree and obtain ACLS and BLS within 30 days of start. The role emphasizes advocacy for patients and families and contributes to exceptional patient outcomes across the unit.